Category: Press Releases

NorthEast United FC – 6 (Asheer Akhtar30’, Parthib 45+1’, Thoi Singh 50’, Jairo 81’, Andy 85’, Ajaraie 90+3’[P])                               Diamond Harbour FC – 1 (Luka Majcen 68’)   Kolkata, August 23, 2025: Defending champions NorthEast United FC produced a dominant display at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan to… Continue reading NorthEast United FC Defend Indian Oil Durand Cup Crown in Style with Dominant Victory over Diamond Harbour

  On a humid Kolkata night in August 2024, 48,000 fans inside the Salt Lake Stadium held their breath. The Durand Cup final had gone to penalties, and a 24-year-old from Narwana, Haryana, stood alone in the goalmouth. Gurmeet Singh Chahal, once a forgotten benchwarmer, now had the weight of NorthEast United’s history on his… Continue reading “The Guardian of Guwahati: Gurmeet’s Durand Cup Destiny”

Kolkata, 22 August 2025: In what has been a fairytale journey, debutants Diamond Harbour FC have stormed into the final of the prestigious Durand Cup under the guidance of their Spanish head coach Kibu Vicuna. For the club, which was only founded five years ago with the dream of reaching the top tier of Indian… Continue reading “Everything is Possible in Football” – Kibu Vicuña’s Diamond Harbour Script Dream Run to Durand Cup Final

Shillong witnessed a moment of pure magic as local boy Redeem Tlang struck a thunderous long-range goal to fire the Highlanders into their second consecutive Durand Cup final. The decisive moment came when Redeem found space outside the box and unleashed a bullet from his left foot. The ball dipped and swerved beyond the Lajong… Continue reading From Lajong roots to Highlanders glory: Redeem Tlang shines in Shillong

    East Bengal – 1 (Anwar 67’)                          Diamond Harbour FC – 2  (Kortazar 66’Jobby 83’ )   Kolkata, Aug 20, 2025: Debutants Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC), created history at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Wednesday, defeating Emami East Bengal 2-1 in the second semi-final of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup,… Continue reading Debutants Diamond Harbour FC create history in reaching final after 2-1 win over Emami East Bengal

At just 23, Shillong Lajong forward Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah, has left a strong impression in this year’s Durand Cup, showcasing not just his knack for goals but also his energy and intent in big games. A product of Meghalaya’s rich football culture, Sana’s performances have carried the spark of a youngster ready to make his… Continue reading Sana’s spirit shines through Lajong’s Durand Cup campaign

  Shillong Lajong FC – 0                                                                               NorthEast United FC – 1 (Redeem 36’)     Shillong, August 19, 2025: Redeem Tlang’s first half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United FC to book their place in the finals of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup edging past a spirited Shillong Lajong FC in a… Continue reading NorthEast United FC edge past Shillong Lajong FC for their second straight finals

Harbour FC to Durand Cup title The Kolkata Derby in a packed Salt Lake Stadium on 16th December, 2018 is when Jobby Justin came into limelight in the Kolkata football circles. Donning the Red and Gold of East Bengal, the then 25 year old striker scored to help East Bengal overcome Mohun Bagan 3-2 in… Continue reading Jobby Justin’s love affair with Kolkata and his mission to lead Diamond Harbour FC to Durand Cup title

Hailing from Seville, Spanish attacking midfielder José Núñez Martín – better known as Chema, brings a wealth of experience and flair to NorthEast United FC. A product of the prestigious Sevilla FC youth academy, Chema’s career has seen him represent several Spanish clubs, including Real Betis ‘B’, Albacete, and most recently Antequera CF in the… Continue reading Spanish Playmaker Chema Sets Sights on Durand Cup Glory with NorthEast United FC

On a damp evening in Kolkata, amidst the odour of burning flames and the rhythm of drums carry a familiar electricity. For seventy-two-year-old Pulak Bandyopadhyay, a security guard from north Kolkata who has lived most of his life in East Bengal’s red and gold, the Kolkata Derby is not just a game, it is memory,… Continue reading “More Than a Match, It’s Our Bloodline”-The Kolkata Derby through Generations